Staff Software Engineer - UI Platform (Toronto)

Okta; Toronto; On-site; CAD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

RRSP with a match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

Okta in Toronto is looking for a Staff Software Engineer focusing on UI to help secure technology for organizations. The ideal candidate will drive the architectural vision of Okta’s UI platform infrastructure, collaborating with a global team to build frameworks that empower feature teams.

Minimum 5 years of software development experience is required, alongside expertise in languages like Java, Python, or C++. Strong communication skills to clarify complex concepts are needed. The role offers a salary range of $160,000 to $200,000 CAD, along with equity options and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of software development experience.
• Expertise in software architecture with a strong development background.
• Strong grasp of software engineering principles for scalable systems.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts clearly.

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the architectural vision for the UI platform.
• Review high-impact proposals and specifications.
• Drive alignments across multiple product teams.
• Mentor Senior Engineers and share knowledge.
• Build reusable components and design patterns.
• Contribute hands-on to complex platform components.

Skills

Software architecture expertise

Java

Python

C++

React.js

Node.js

Software Engineering principles

Communication skills

Job description

Secure Every Identity, from AI to Human

Identity is the key to unlocking the potential of AI. Okta secures AI by building the trusted, neutral infrastructure that enables organizations to safely embrace this new era. This work requires a relentless drive to solve complex challenges with real-world stakes. We are looking for builders and owners who operate with speed and urgency and execute with excellence. This is an opportunity to do career-defining work. We're all in on this mission. If you are too, let's talk.

Overview

At Okta, we are building a world where anyone can safely use any technology, and within Okta Platform R&D, we're specifically focused on protecting the future of work. We are a globally-minded company dedicated to delighting our customers across the world. We are looking for an experienced full stack Staff Software Engineer (with a focus on UI) who is passionate about building large-scale, mission-critical infrastructure in a fast-paced agile environment. The ideal candidate will be excited about joining a platform team that is driving several cross‑functional initiatives within the company.

You will be responsible for defining the forward‑looking vision for Okta’s UI platform infrastructure. You will work with a globally distributed engineering team to build the frameworks and systems that empower all feature teams to effectively deliver world‑ready software. You will play a crucial role in developing and maintaining shared libraries and tools used across the entire organization, ensuring accessibility, scalability, and adherence to Okta’s coding standards. If you are passionate about technical leadership and have a deep expertise in transforming complex products for a global audience, then we want to talk to you.

In this role, you’ll get to…

• Define, own, and drive the architectural vision and technical roadmap for a major UI platform subsystem (e.g., internationalization and localization infrastructure), securing buy‑in across dependent feature teams.
• Serve as the definitive design reviewer for high‑impact proposals and cross‑team interface specifications, ensuring long‑term technical integrity and maintainability.
• Drive cross‑functional alignment and resolve technical ambiguity for initiatives spanning multiple product teams, translating high‑level product strategy into actionable technical architecture.
• Shape a culture of continuous learning by proactively sharing knowledge, mentoring Senior Engineers, and establishing best practices.
• Empower developers by building reusable components and robust design patterns that help other teams deliver world‑ready UIs and APIs efficiently.
• Be a hands‑on contributor, driving the implementation and ensuring the technical quality of the platform’s most complex and foundational components.

Minimum Requirements

• 5+ years of software development experience
• Expertise in software architecture and implementation, with a strong development background in a language such as Java, Python, or C++, and significant experience with frameworks such as Spring, React.js, or Node.js.
• A strong grasp of software engineering designs, principles, and practices, with a focus on building scalable and maintainable systems.
• You have strong communication skills and can distill complex concepts into simple, easy to understand narratives.

Nice to have

• Experience defining and implementing internationalization and localization strategies for large‑scale enterprise applications.
• Deep, specialized knowledge of Unicode, ISO standards, and localization frameworks, with a proven track record of applying this knowledge to solve complex, company‑wide globalization challenges.
• Familiarity with globalization testing processes.
• Experience being part of a platform team treating developers as customers.

The Okta Experience

• Supporting Your Well‑Being
• Driving Social Impact
• Developing Talent and Fostering Connection + Community

We are intentional about connection. Our global community, spanning over 20 offices worldwide, is united by a drive to innovate. Your journey begins with an immersive, in‑person onboarding experience designed to accelerate your impact and connect you to our mission and team from day one.

Okta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, marital status, age, physical or mental disability, or status as a protected veteran. We also consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and convictions records, consistent with applicable laws.

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Below is the annual salary range for candidates located in Canada. Your actual salary will depend on factors such as your skills, qualifications, and experience. In addition, Okta offers equity (where applicable), bonus, and benefits, including health, dental, and vision insurance, RRSP with a match, healthcare spending, telemedicine, and paid leave (including PTO and parental leave) in accordance with our applicable plans and policies. To learn more about our Total Rewards program, please visit https://rewards.okta.com/can.

The annual base salary range for this position for candidates located in Canada is between: $160,000 — $200,000 CAD.